Armenia - Robbery

310 (number) in 2012

Robbery of Armenia slumped by 9.88% from 344 number in 2011 to 310 number in 2012. Since the 18.86% surge in 2009, robbery sank by 25.48% in 2012.

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"Robbery” means the theft of property from a person; overcoming resistance by force or threat of force. Where possible; the category “Robbery” should include muggings (bag-snatching) and theft with violence; but should exclude pick pocketing and extortion. (UN-CTS M3.5)